Neil Druckmann Declares Joel's Decision in 'Last of Us' Was Justified
As HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 2 approaches, the franchise's creator reignites discussions on morality and personal sacrifice with his definitive stance.
- Neil Druckmann, creator of 'The Last of Us,' stated he believes Joel's choice to save Ellie at the cost of a potential cure was the right decision.
- Druckmann likened Joel’s actions to saving his own child, emphasizing the personal nature of the moral dilemma.
- Craig Mazin, co-showrunner of the HBO series, expressed a more conflicted view, acknowledging he might have done the same but hoped he wouldn’t.
- The debate over Joel's morality has resurfaced ahead of the April 13 premiere of Season 2, which will explore the consequences of his actions and introduce Abby’s perspective.
- While Druckmann has hinted at the possibility of a third game in the series, he emphasized that its development is not guaranteed.
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